The Best Rogue-like Games for Mac OS - Page 2

Update : Caves of Qud added at rank #6.
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Let's! Revolution (2023)

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Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch PC Windows Mac OS Xbox Series X/s

Let’s! Revolution! is a colorful roguelite puzzle mashup about stopping a narcissistic King from ruining your world. Flip tiles to uncover the hidden path to the King. Use deductive reasoning to avoid his cronies or take them all down in strategic turn-based combat.

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  • turn-based
  • rogue-like
  • tactical
  • grid
  • strategy
  • movement
  • dungeon-crawler
  • logic
  • tile
  • perma-death
  • class
  • hand-drawn
  • procedural
  • puzzle
  • colourful

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20 Minutes Till Dawn (2022)

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20 Minutes Till Dawn is a thrilling rogue-lite survival game where you must fight off a swarm of hellish beasts while leveling up and acquiring power-ups. Unlock new heroes and weapons to fundamentally adjust the pattern of play. With frantic minute-to-minute action and depth, this game is an absolute hoot to play.

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What we like:
  • Traditional twin-stick shooter style
  • Plenty of options with upgrades for different abilities, elemental effects, and summon-based builds
  • Challenging survival against increasing difficulty and quantity of enemies, with full-on boss encounters
  • Retro and moody graphical style
  • Unlock new heroes and weapons for endless gameplay possibilities
What could be improved:
  • Build diversity can become repetitive after a while
  • Instances of slowdown during hectic gameplay
  • 'Quickplay mode' not quick enough for mobile play
  • Retro and moody graphical style may be difficult to read for some
  • Some minor flaws may affect the game experience, but they don't detract too much from the overall enjoyment

  • rogue-like
  • bullet-hell
  • shoot-em-up
  • lovecraftian
  • top-down
  • tutorial
  • twin-stick
  • shooter
  • gun

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Rogue Legacy 2 (2020)

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Xbox One Xbox Series X PC Windows Nintendo Switch Mac OS Linux Playstation 5 Playstation 4

Rogue Legacy 2 is a must-play game for anyone who enjoys roguelike platformers, offering addictive gameplay, unique traits and abilities to succeed, and a wide range of classes to choose from. The game mechanics are solid, and it offers customization and accessibility options. The hand-drawn aesthetic, immersive experience, and great soundtrack create a great atmosphere, even for those intimidated by rogue-lites or metroidvanias.


What we like:
  • Addictive one-more-try gameplay
  • Hand-drawn aesthetic and great soundtrack
  • Customization and accessibility options
  • Immersive experience with seeping lore and mix of darkness and silly humor
  • Offers more content, evolution from predecessor, and consistent progression hooks for extra motivation
What could be improved:
  • Challenging gameplay may not be suitable for all players
  • Story may not be a strong point
  • Randomness may be frustrating at times
  • Relics can make or break a run, which may not appeal to all players

  • rogue-like
  • platform
  • boss
  • metroidvania
  • dungeon
  • challenging
  • difficult

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Shovel Knight Dig (2022)

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Nintendo Switch Mac OS IOS iPhone PC Windows

Join Shovel Knight in a thrilling prequel, Shovel Knight Dig! Dive into a world of pixel-perfect graphics, catchy music, and challenging roguelite platforming. Unearth hidden secrets, battle formidable foes, and collect loot as you dig deeper into the earth. With infinite replayability, you'll be hooked on this fast-paced, retro-style adventure!

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What we like:
  • Stunning 16-bit graphics
  • Captivating music
  • Challenging yet rewarding gameplay
  • Variety of upgrades and relics
  • High replay value
What could be improved:
  • Clunky and unresponsive controls
  • Random level design can lead to lost items
  • Game may feel short compared to other roguelites

  • rogue-like
  • platform
  • pixel
  • boss-fight
  • boss

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Descenders (2019)

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PC Windows IOS iPhone Android Linux Mac OS Xbox One Nintendo Switch Playstation 4

Descenders is a high-octane downhill biking game that will keep you on the edge of your seat. With procedurally generated tracks, realistic physics, and a killer soundtrack, you'll find yourself immersed in the thrilling world of extreme sports. Customize your bike, show off your tricks, and compete to become a legendary Descender.


What we like:
  • Thrilling and realistic gameplay
  • Procedurally generated tracks for endless fun
  • Customizable bikes and characters
  • Supports co-op play
  • Captivating soundtrack
What could be improved:
  • Unintuitive default keybinds
  • Reliance on random track generation can lead to frustration
  • Forced losses in gameplay can feel unfair

  • sport
  • rogue-like
  • cycling
  • racing
  • bikes
  • procedural
  • multiplayer
  • drum
  • fast-paced
  • boss
  • twin-stick

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The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth (2014)

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IOS iPhone vita PC Windows Xbox One Nintendo 3DS Linux Mac OS wii u Playstation 4

The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is a randomly generated action RPG shooter with heavy Rogue-like elements. Following Isaac on his journey players will find bizarre treasures that change Isaac’s form giving him super human abilities and enabling him to fight off droves of mysterious creatures, discover secrets and fight his way to safety.


  • rogue-like
  • boss
  • twin-stick
  • shooter
  • replay-value

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Dome Keeper (2022)

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Dome Keeper is a thrilling mining game that combines rogue-lite elements with intense monster battles. Excavate resources, upgrade your gear, and defend your dome against enemy attacks. With effective gameplay mechanics, a variety of resources and upgrades, and unique gadgets, Dome Keeper offers a satisfying experience.


What we like:
  • Effective gameplay mechanics
  • Variety of resources and upgrades
  • Unique gadgets for the dome
What could be improved:
  • Starting over can feel slow compared to the fast-paced gameplay

  • survival
  • rogue-like
  • time-management
  • aliens
  • management
  • wave
  • resource
  • mining
  • underground
  • resource-management
  • inventory
  • base-building
  • tower-defense
  • dark
  • post-apocalyptic

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Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon (2021)

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Mac OS Nintendo Switch PC Windows Playstation 4 IOS iPhone Android

Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon is a unique roguelike dungeon crawler / puzzle game hybrid. Players take control of Shovel Knight in a mysterious pocket dungeon and must traverse a series of enemy-filled levels, using simple controls to form chains of enemies and clear the level.


What we like:
  • 3 game modes
  • Adventure mode with an exciting story
  • Daily Run mode updates every 24 hours
  • Survival Mode
  • Easy to learn/hard to master
What could be improved:
  • Few overpowered relics that can make the game too easy

  • puzzle
  • rogue-like
  • dungeon-crawler
  • grid
  • boss
  • tile-matching
  • boss-fight
  • competitive
  • fast-paced

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Luck be a Landlord (2023)

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Linux Nintendo Switch Xbox One Playstation 4 Xbox Series X/s Playstation 5 Mac OS PC Windows IOS iPhone Android

Luck Be A Landlord is a thrilling game where luck is everything. As the player, you have one coin left and your landlord is knocking at your door. You insert the coin into a slot machine and hope for the best - it's a roguelite game which means each time is different. You can add symbols and items to the machine to create interesting build strategies. With a terrible landlord to defeat and a dog to pet, this game is a must-play for anyone who loves a challenge.


What we like:
  • Well designed game
  • Interesting upgrades
  • Relaxing
  • Modern day Solitaire
What could be improved:
  • No meta progression
  • Pure luck, no way to influence runs
  • Not a true roguelite
  • Can fuel gambling addiction

  • rogue-like-deckbuilder
  • rogue-like
  • deckbuilder
  • gambling
  • capitalism
  • auto-battler
  • procedural
  • resource-management

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Streets of Rogue (2019)

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Linux Playstation 4 Xbox One Nintendo Switch PC Windows Mac OS

Fight, sneak, and hack your way through randomly generated cities. It's like Nuclear Throne meets Deus Ex, mixed with the anarchy of GTA. Rogue-lite meets immersive sim, and goes completely insane.


  • rogue-like
  • experimentation-driven
  • cooperative

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